Welcome to the photography website of Dafydd Owen.
On these pages you will find select sets and individual photos from my passion for photography, I hope there will be something that you like.
Having been photographing much longer than this site has been going - only a few sets have made it up so far but I'm regularly working on adding new and archived sets (particularly my nightclub Galleries) so please check back regularly.
To let you know when I've added new sets you can sign up to my newsletter (fairly irregular) or subscribe to my Updates news feed, both of these can be found on my Contact Page.
Additionally please feel free to get in touch for whatever reason, photo use, commissions or just a chat.
For a complete list of gallery updates please see the Gallery Updates page, else there are some highlights below.
6th June 2009
Twist DJ's 2
Second of 2 shoots for the Twist DJ Agency.
Here featuring Brow, Steve Maynard and Tom Basquil.
2nd June 2009
Twist DJ's 1
First of 2 shoots for the Twist DJ Agency.
Here featuring James Nardi, Glyn Waters and Paul Batten. Other half to follow soon.
2nd June 2009
Walk for life 2009
Just a quick update to mention that I will be covering Crusaid's "Walk for life" charity walk through London this Sunday (9th June 09).
If you'll be taking part or just around come say hello - I'll be one of two photographers covering the event for the organisers themselves.
Visit http://www.walkforlife.co.uk for more information.
10th May 2009
Laura + Lou
A quick informal shoot when Laura + friends stopped over before Antichrist.
6th Apr 2009
Glamour to the max - Makeup shoot June 08
Quite an old set. This was the first of anything like this I'd done - not studio setup but the level of finishing and retouching. Not my usual thing but seems to be the style of the majority of makeup portfolios.
At the time I'd stared at these for so long that I decided to leave them alone for a bit. Thought it a shame not to put some up so here's a handful.
29th Mar 2009
Buraka Som Sistema 12/2/2009
A mid week gig covered for DJmag. Was very please to cover it as I fancy moving into gigs a bit more. Great Portugese sounds system/band - look up some of their music on their MySpace page. Also pictures of the warm-up band.
Up until 10min before the band there was only ~3 of us in the pit with plenty of space to move around. I took a position to one side thinking I could move later. Minutes later a swarm of photographers flooded the pit! Ha. Lesson learnt.
29th Mar 2009
Riot! The End 18/1/2009
The end of an era!
"The End" club in London closing and so this was the last ever "Riot!" club there. Was privelaged to be there to document it.
These photos have been up elswhere since the event (Jan) but I've got some spare time recently so putting up some of the better photos from previous events on here.
25th Mar 2009
Just put up a selection of galleries - photoshoots with friends, one from last year and a couple from last month.
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Sasha A few photos with my friend Sasha (And what is commonly known as "that" dress) |
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Mina A few photos for Mina in the later winter sun. I'm not used to B&W much but that's what she wanted and it was great to try something different. |
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Angeline Just a quiet Sunday in, he he. Tried some experiments with lights again some worked some didn't, but had a lovely time. It's great having so many diverse friends. |
15th Jan 2009
Festivals of Sin Dec08
Photos from Festivals of Sin. A great little event in the Purple Turtle in Camden with lots of sexy people and things to do, watch + enjoy. Have avoided putting such stuff on my main site up to now (some may have seen these here) but think it's a shame not to put them up there.
2nd Feb 2009
HarderFaster Photographer of the Year 2008
"It seems there is no-one to touch him. Daf balances a fine combination of knowledge and talent behind the lens to win by a huge margin."
Woohoo! I've won Photographer of the Year on HarderFaster for the 3rd year running. Voting is open to any member of the public forum. I now get this little Icon thing next to each post I make!
15th Jan 2009
North Wales Christmas 08
A few sunset photos from North Wales when over there for Christmas.
Mostly Menai Suspension bridge and Britannia Bridge in one of the clear sunsets.
11th Jan 2009
Bex + Miss Mina
A photoshoot at my place in Brixton before I had to move out + loose the space. Nice to try some B&W for a change too.
4th Jan 2009
Bangface Weekender 2008
Covered Bangface for DJ Mag back in April of 2008
Wasn't too sure what to expect as I'd seen some crazy photos and videos of Bangface. True to form it was filled to the bring with Crazy People. But top people that were up for a laugh and didn't take themselves seriously AT ALL.
The event ran all weekend at Pontins Camber Sands but I was only there for the Saturday.
Secret Garden Party 2008
My first time at this event and was there just for the fun of it so not a huge amount of photos.
Secret Garden Party is one of those smaller festivals which I now prefer to the larger ones like Glastonbury.
Lots of people (including us) dressing up too which is great. The vibe was more on having fun and taking part rather than the need to see lots of bands.
3rd Jan 2009
Ibiza 2008
Photos from a week in Ibiza. Most a holiday but did a spot of work for Above & Beyond.
These are just photos of the island and a few friends for good measure.
2nd Jan 2009
Pre Summer Ball TG 2008
Another old set going up.
Photoset from pre-drinks and dressing up at my old place in Brixton.
11th Dec 2008
Easier Facebook sharing
I've now made it even easier to share Galleries on Facebook.
Each Gallery page will have a link-logo such as this one on the right hand side : Share
No copy + pasting needed - just click on the link.
10th Dec 2008
Now CoolIris / PicLens Enabled
PicLens now known as Cool Iris has been about for a while now. I thought it looked great when it first appeared but I don't think my site was ready. I've just recently been reminded of it and have been working on News feeds (it uses similar syntax) and thought I'd give it a go - and managed it!
To enable the full 3D wall experience of CoolIris you need to install the plugin from their site http://www.cooliris.com but there is a "Lite" version that will work without it.
After going to each of the Galleries (rather than section) a "Launch 
Cool Iris" link will appear on the right, just under the title. Click this to use the CoolIris funky pluggin.
For those that have it installed - hope you like, for those that don't - it's worth a go - try it.
Here's an example for the last set uploaded (see below for details): Launch
Cool Iris.
4th Dec 2008
Pre Halloween TG 08
Pre drink photos - Halloween TG 08
This time at Bex's rather than mine - 1st time testing my "location" studio setup. Think it worked fairly well even using Bex's tiny spare room.
Still need to properly look for that missing flash bracket.
Hope you all like.
3rd Dec 2008
Glade Festival 2008
Glade Festival 2008 Photo Highlights
My 4th year at Glade - thankfully a LOT drier than last year, although not quite the sun of previous years.
Again I was there covering the event for DJMag. Photos feature Utah Saints, Plump DJs, Pendulum and others.
Just heard that they will be moving site in 2009! Change is as good as a rest ;)
3rd Dec 2008
Ed Real 09/08/08
Ed Real Photoshoot
A quick photoshoot with Ed Real while I was still living in Brixton. Ed had covered lots of festivals recently and wanted to get a few shots of the wrist bands.
2nd Dec 2008
First update in a long log time! So long that I'd forgotten how the CMS of my own website (which I wrote!) worked! Shameful.
Been very busy on so many fronts. Personal, work and Photography. Since the last update I've covered my 1st wedding, covered another Salon International event and moved house amongst other things.
Hopefully there will be a few more updates to follow this one fairly promptly.
Chap Olympics 08
Such an amazing event - out in a secret spot of Hampstead Heath which was so incredibly tricky to find.
Organised by the jolly good chaps + chapesses at www.thechap.net. Have a look at the photos and a read of your site and you'll see what it's all about.
Amongst the events this year were - The Cucumber Sandwich Discus - Hop skip and a G&T - The 100 yard Saunter - amongst others.
20th June 2008
Sharna
My Friend Sharna
Friends on ocassion have mentioned that I don't do B&W. Turns out this set largely looked better in B&W so a whole set of it!
16th June 2008
Jaytech photo used on his new album : Everything is Ok
A photo from my recent set with Jaytech has been used for the sleeve art of his new album "Everything is Ok". The CD is out on 23/06/2008, you can check it out here :Everything is Ok at CDShop I highly suggest you give Highway Rockers a listen.
Although I've had photos in album sleeves before (Ministry of Sound : Hardcore 2007) this is the first one of a decent size and a nice credit.
